Virginia's Geology and Environment Quiz

Which of the following is a negative environmental impact of excessive groundwater withdrawal in Virginia?

• Increased surface water flow

• Land subsidence

• Improved water quality

• Increased biodiversity

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VA.ES.6.c.

Which river is NOT a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay?

• James River

• Potomac River

• Rappahannock River

• Mississippi River

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VA.ES.8.d.

Which feature in Virginia is a result of karst processes?

• Barrier islands

• Sinkholes and caves

• River deltas

• Glacial moraines

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VA.ES.7.d.

Which type of rock found in Virginia is most likely to contain fossils from ancient marine environments?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Basalt

• Gneiss

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VA.ES.9.d.

Which of the following is a renewable resource commonly used in Virginia that can help reduce environmental impact?

• Coal

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

• Uranium

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VA.ES.6.c.

How has coal mining in Virginia most significantly affected the environment?

• Increased forestation

• Soil erosion and water pollution

• Improved air quality

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

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VA.ES.6.c.

Which process is responsible for the formation of oxbow lakes in Virginia’s river systems?

• Volcanic activity

• Stream meandering and cutoff

• Glacial movement

• Tectonic uplift

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VA.ES.8.d.

What is the main function of riparian buffers along Virginia’s streams?

• Increase water temperature

• Reduce sediment and nutrient runoff

• Promote stream channelization

• Increase stream velocity

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VA.ES.8.d.

The use of which resource in Virginia has led to both economic benefits and environmental concerns due to overharvesting?

• Limestone

• Blue crabs

• Granite

• Gold

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VA.ES.6.c.

Which landform in Virginia is primarily the result of erosion and weathering?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Valley and Ridge

• Coastal Plain

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VA.ES.7.d.